The average person makes over 200 food-related decisions each day, most of which are automatic. By Dr. Christina RobertoAssistant Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and NutritionUniversity of Pennsylvania By Dr. Mary G. FindlingAssistant Director…
Researchers are trying to understand whether ultraprocessed foods erode brain health in the aging process. By Dr. Sara N. BurkeAssociate Professor of Neurobiology and Cognitive AgingUniversity of Florida Introduction Scientists have known for years that unhealthy…
Because of the way scientific studies are conducted, it’s been hard to health benefits from eating organic food. A new study suggests, however, that there are ways to find out. By Dr. Cynthia CurlAssociate Professor of Public and Population HealthBoise State University…
Mindful eating can help to reduce emotional eating and promotes the consumption of smaller portions and fewer calories. By Dr. Lauren Alex O’HaganResearch AssociateThe Open University Introduction In recent years, mindfulness – defined as “a mental state or attitude in which…
Perhaps no one entertainer from the 20th century influenced pop culture as much as Elvis. And yet, by his own admission, the King turned to food for comfort. Here’s why food takes on added meaning. By Dr. Melissa…
By Jennifer McLellandFreelance ColumnistCalifornia Health Report Introduction For me, the most important thing about the holidays is food. I love cooking almost as much as I love eating. For Thanksgiving,…
Most of us are vaguely aware we shouldn’t eat too much red meat, but why? And does the type of meat make a difference? By Dr. Katherine LivingstoneNHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Physical Activity…
Most of us know we should eat different colored fruits and vegetables, but do you know why? By Dr. Evangeline MantziorisProgram Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising DietitianUniversity of South Australia Introduction Nutritionists…
If the antioxidants that occur naturally in food are good for us, that must mean antioxidant supplements are also good for us, right? Not quite. By Dr. Richard G. “Bugs” StevensProfessor, School of MedicineUniversity…
After a 14-year-old died doing a viral spicy chip challenge, many parents have called for more awareness about the risks of these challenges. By Dr. Paul D. TerryProfessor of EpidemiologyUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center…
